CHAPTER 15 – Leadership company doesn’t perform well without

them.
Leadership
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
 the ability to influence people toward the
attainment of goals.
 Leadership is reciprocal, occurring among
people; it is a “people” activity, distinct
from administrative paperwork or problem-
solving activities
 The attitudes and behaviors of leaders
shape the conditions that determine how
well employees can do their jobs; thus,
leaders play a tremendous role in the
organization’s success.
Contemporary Leadership
 Significant influence on leadership style in
recent years is the turbulence and
uncertainty of the environment.
 Associated with women’s style of leading

Level 5 Hierarchy
LEVEL 5 LEADERSHIP
 Studied by Jim Collins; transform companies
to good to truly great organizations
 Refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of
manager capabilities
 Humility: complete lack of ego; being
unpretentious and modest rather than
arrogant and prideful
 Will: fierce resolve to do what is best for
the organization.
 Egocentric leaders: often set their
successors up for failure because it will be a
testament to their own greatness if the